Tag: wind energy

Yunlin offshore wind farm begins commercial operations in Taiwan

Yunlin offshore wind farm begins commercial operations in Taiwan

August 22, 2025 | , ,

The Yunlin offshore wind farm of the Yunneng Wind Power Co. Ltd. has started commercial operations with an installed capacity of 640 MW. The project comprises 80 wind turbine generators. It is located in the Taiwan Strait, 8 to 17 km off the west coast. The wind farm has obtained the required electricity business licences, complied with regulatory requirements, and met contractual obligations under its financing agreement.

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Stonepeak launches renewables platform in Middle East 

Stonepeak launches renewables platform in Middle East 

August 19, 2025 | , , , ,

Stonepeak has launched WahajPeak, its first renewable energy platform in the Middle East. The platform will invest in the development of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage storage (BESS) projects across the Gulf Cooperation Council as well as the Middle East region. Furthermore, the platform aims to align with regional policy initiatives focusing on decarbonisation, energy diversification, and grid modernisation.

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US issues news rules for wind and solar tax credits

US issues news rules for wind and solar tax credits

August 18, 2025 | , , ,

The US Internal Revenue Service has released new regulations outlining stricter requirements on when construction of wind and solar projects is considered to have begun, for determining whether such projects are subject to the credit termination provisions in line with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation terminates the clean electricity production and investment credits for projects placed in service after December 31, 2027.

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Atmos Renewables acquires 316 MW Australian wind farm from Neoen

Atmos Renewables acquires 316 MW Australian wind farm from Neoen

August 12, 2025 | , ,

Atmos Renewables has acquired a majority stake in the 316 MW Hornsdale wind farm in South Australia from Neoen.The company previously held minority interests across the three stages of the project and will assume full ownership and control following the transaction. Reportedly, the settlement is expected in the latter half of 2025, subject to customary conditions precedent. The wind farm has been operational since 2017.

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Mid-Year Electricity Update: Report

Mid-Year Electricity Update: Report

August 8, 2025 | ,

Electricity demand in China and India is expected to rise at a more moderate pace in 2025 than the rapid growth seen in 2024. The United States is seeing above-trend electricity demand growth in 2025, similar to 2024, whereas the European Union is still recovering at a modest pace following earlier steep declines. In the first half of 2025, while coal-fired generation declined year-on-year in China and India, it increased in the United States and the European Union. Wind and solar PV are expected to cover over 90% of the increase in global electricity demand in 2025.

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Europe approves €11 billion French offshore wind scheme

Europe approves €11 billion French offshore wind scheme

August 6, 2025 | , ,

The European Commission has approved an €11 billion French State aid scheme to support offshore wind energy under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), adopted on June 25, 2025. The scheme includes supporting the construction and operation of three floating offshore wind farms. Aid will be granted through a transparent and non-discriminatory bidding process, selecting one beneficiary per offshore zone.

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£2 million funding launched for UK offshore wind manufacturing

£2 million funding launched for UK offshore wind manufacturing

August 4, 2025 | , ,

The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its 2025 Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP) with a total funding pool of £2 million. The programme invites applications from UK-registered and operating companies aiming to develop new or expand existing offshore wind manufacturing facilities. Grants of up to £500,000 per project will be awarded to support early-stage, pre-investment activities.

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New Policy Announcements for Wind Power Projects in the US

New Policy Announcements for Wind Power Projects in the US

August 4, 2025 | , ,

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced four policy measures to advance President Donald J. Trump’s commonsense approach to affordable, reliable energy development in America.  In alignment with President Donald J. Trump’s directives, the Department of the Interior is ending special treatment for unreliable energy sources, such as wind. This includes evaluating whether to stop onshore wind development on some federal lands and halting future offshore wind lease sales.

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APG to invest in Octopus Australia’s renewable energy platform

APG to invest in Octopus Australia’s renewable energy platform

July 30, 2025 | ,

APG Asset Management (APG) has formed a partnership with Octopus Australia and intends to invest over AUD 1 billion in OASIS, which is Octopus Australia’s flagship renewable energy platform. The partnership will speed up Octopus Australia’s growing pipeline of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects. Furthermore, APG has joined the existing investors in Octopus Australia platform.

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Opdenergy acquires 440 MW of operational wind assets from Acciona Energía

Opdenergy acquires 440 MW of operational wind assets from Acciona Energía

July 30, 2025 | , ,

Opdenergy has acquired a portfolio of operational wind assets from  Acciona Energía. The portfolio consists of 13 wind farms, and the assets have a total capacity of 440 MW. The wind farms are situated in the regions of Albacete, Cádiz, Cuenca, Lleida, Valencia, and Zamora. Valued at over €500 million, the transaction is anticipated to close by the year’s end, subject to necessary regulatory approvals. 

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ESB and EDF’s Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm commences operation in Scotland

ESB and EDF’s Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm commences operation in Scotland

July 28, 2025 | , ,

Scotland’s Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, co-owned by EDF power solutions UK and Ireland (EDF) and ESB, has become fully operational. Located 15.5 km off the coast of Fife, the wind farm has 54 wind turbines now generating up to 450 MW of clean and green electricity. The electricity generated from the project will be sufficient to power around 375,000 homes, and will offset over 400,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

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Enabling private sector development in African renewables

Enabling private sector development in African renewables

July 28, 2025 |

Africa’s energy landscape presents vast untapped renewable energy (RE) resources juxtaposed against a backdrop of widespread energy poverty. Despite being rich in solar, wind, hydro and geothermal potential, the continent has the lowest electricity access rates globally, with about 600 million living without power. RE offers an answer to this electricity deficit. Yet despite this potential, the actual deployment of RE has been limited. The private sector could be key to filling the investment and deployment gaps in Africa’s RE sector.

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Masdar and Iberdrola reach financial close for 1.4 GW offshore wind farm in UK

Masdar and Iberdrola reach financial close for 1.4 GW offshore wind farm in UK

July 25, 2025 | , ,

Masdar and Iberdrola have secured financial close for the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in UK. The wind farm has a capacity of 1.4 GW and has secured total project financing facilities of €4.1 billion with 23 banks and the Danish Export Credit Agency (EIFO). The financing will cover a substantial portion of the total project costs, estimated to be around €5.2 billion. The project is located off the Suffolk coast in UK.

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Energy Transition Opportunity for India: Report

Energy Transition Opportunity for India: Report

July 25, 2025 | , ,

India’s climate strategy embodies an ambitious vision that balances environmental stewardship with economic progress. Anchored by transformative policies and programmes, the country’s roadmap for renewable energy, biofuels, decarbonisation and sustainable infrastructure reflects its determination to address climate challenges at scale. This ambitious vision demands an infusion of US$1.5 trillion by 2030 across various areas. Targeted initiatives aim to democratise renewable energy access and foster growth. 

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Unleashing American Energy: White House Briefing

Unleashing American Energy: White House Briefing

July 25, 2025 | , ,

This brief “The Economic Benefits of Unleashing American Energy” has been prepared by The Council of Economic Advisers, an agency within the Executive Office of the President of the United States. The authors estimate that policies which support American energy dominance could raise GDP by at least 0.56-1.90 percent by 2035, or 0.31-1.23 percent without deregulation effects. Specifically, removing restrictions on commingling in offshore oil reservoirs could increase GDP by 0.03-0.13 percent by 2035.

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Exus secures $308.2 million financing for solar and wind portfolios in US

Exus secures $308.2 million financing for solar and wind portfolios in US

July 23, 2025 | , , ,

Exus Renewables North America (Exus) has completed $308.2 million financing for several utility-scale renewable energy projects in US. The transactions involve the 185 MW Zia solar power solar portfolio located in New Mexico and the 169 MW Keystone wind portfolio situated in Pennsylvania. The company obtained $149.6 million for Zia Solar Power’s portfolio, which includes nine operational solar farms across New Mexico.

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DP Energy to develop 1.4 GW wind project in Australia

DP Energy to develop 1.4 GW wind project in Australia

July 23, 2025 | , ,

DP Energy will be developing the Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park in Queensland. The project will combine around 197 wind turbines with an installed capacity of up to 1,400 MW. It will also be supported by battery energy storage systems of around 500 MW/2000 MWh. Furthermore, the project is currently under the project feasibility stage. Environmental, cultural heritage, and technical assessments of the project are underway.

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bp sells US onshore wind business to LS Power

bp sells US onshore wind business to LS Power

July 21, 2025 | , ,

bp has agreed to sell its US onshore wind business, bp Wind Energy to LS Power. bp Wind Energy, following the close, will be owned and operated as a part of LS Power portfolio company Clearlight Energy, thereby increasing its operating fleet to around 4.3 GW. The deal is anticipated to conclude by the end of 2025. bp Wind Energy has interests in ten operating onshore wind energy assets, operating nine of them.

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Envision Energy and FERA Australia  to develop wind and energy storage projects in Australia

Envision Energy and FERA Australia  to develop wind and energy storage projects in Australia

July 18, 2025 | , , ,

Envision Energy and FERA Australia have inked an agreement to develop large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). The projects will have the potential to deliver upto 1 GW of wind generation capacity and 1.5 GWh of battery energy storage. The partnership between Envision Energy and FERA Australia will launch with a pilot project in Victoria

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wpd inks PPA for onshore wind project in Japan

wpd inks PPA for onshore wind project in Japan

July 16, 2025 | , ,

wpd, in cooperation with GPSS Group, has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) with Nomura Real Estate Development Company Limited for the Higashi Izu Furusato onshore wind power project in Japan. The project is located in Shizuoka Prefecture, around 120 km southwest of Tokyo, on a coastal mountain ridge. The wind farm will have a capacity of 7.48 MW and scheduled to begin operations in May 2026. 

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